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New Delhi: India has delivered emergency humanitarian assistance to Nepal as the neighbouring country continues to deal with the devastating impact of floods and landslides along its northern border. A consignment containing 10 tonnes of humanitarian and disaster relief supplies along with essential medicines has reached Kathmandu. Additional assistance is also being prepared as India steps up support for Nepal’s ongoing rescue and relief operations. The aid follows a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah. Modi conveyed condolences over the loss of lives and assured Nepal that India was prepared to provide all possible…

New Delhi: More than 300 Indians are among those reported missing after devastating flash floods struck Nepal’s Himalayan border region, raising serious concerns over the safety of tourists, pilgrims and other travellers caught in the disaster. The floods hit on Wednesday after an ice and rock avalanche near the Nepal Tibet border triggered a powerful surge of water, mud and boulders into the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. The sudden flooding caused widespread destruction across Rasuwa, Dhading and downstream areas. At least 160 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal, while thousands remain unaccounted for. Three deaths have also…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a surveillance drive targeting canteens and eateries operating in and around office establishments in Porvorim, with three units ordered to stop operations after serious structural deficiencies and poor kitchen hygiene were detected. The inspection covered four establishments, including three canteens serving government offices and one private restaurant. During the inspections, FDA officials identified shortcomings that raised concerns over food safety and hygiene standards. The three units have been directed to cease operations until corrective measures are completed. The FDA will verify compliance with the required food safety and hygiene…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In view of the recent incident in Nepal, the district administrations of North and South Goa have appealed to members of the public to provide information about any person from Goa who may be missing or whose whereabouts are currently unknown. Authorities have requested that details including the person’s name, contact number and other relevant information, along with details of family members or contact persons, if available, be shared at the earliest. In South Goa, the information can be reported at the nearest police station or through the South Goa District Control Room at 0832-2794100, PCR South…

Team Goemkarponn GOA: The Council for Social Justice and Peace (CSJP) and the Catholic Association of Goa (CAG) have jointly appealed to Catholic MLAs in the Goa Legislative Assembly to clarify their personal stand on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and raise concerns of Goan civil society during the upcoming Assembly session. The organisations said the proposed Bill seeks to create a stringent framework for supervising, managing and disposing of foreign contributions and assets of organisations whose FCRA registration is cancelled, surrendered, expires or is not renewed. It also proposes a Designated Authority with wide-ranging powers. While…

Team Goemkarponn VELIM: Villagers of Dandewado-Chinchinim on Wednesday stopped work on the NH66 expansion in the area, demanding clarity on the proposed alignment and urging authorities to provide a suitable bypass to avoid the densely populated portion of the village. Velim MLA Cruz Silva, along with villagers and concerned panchayat members, was present at the site and extended support to the residents’ demands. Silva said villagers have every right to know the exact alignment, scope of work and likely impact of the NH66 expansion before any work proceeds. He demanded that the concerned authorities make a detailed presentation to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant chaired the 409th Board Meeting of EDC Limited, where several important policy and financial decisions were taken, including the sanctioning of term loans. The Board approved EDC’s consolidated financial statements for FY 2025–26, recording revenue of around ₹128 crore and a profit of approximately ₹69 crore. Sawant appreciated the EDC team and officers for their continued contribution towards strengthening Goa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Chief Minister also reviewed the recently amended Mukhyamantri Modified Interest Rebate Scheme, which includes an additional 5% rebate for solar projects and an additional rebate of up to ₹15…